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The Good Old Wedding Gown Budget….

I see many beautiful brides a day, and help them try on many beautiful wedding gowns. I can’t help to chuckle when I ask the infamous question “whats you bridal gown budget”? The first thing the bride does is look straight to MOM. Then mom shrugs her shoulders very calmly with a puzzled look on [...]

Don’t be Afraid to Accessorize

I love flowers! I wore a wreath of flowers in my hair on my wedding day and wish I could get away with wearing flowers in my hair everyday. I guess spending six months in Hawaii and wearing a flower behind my ear almost everyday has stayed with me over the years. I’m so glad [...]

“Say Yes to the Dress”…..To Watch or Not to Watch……

Almost every bride we work with has caught at least a few episodes of the infamous TV bridal saga “Say Yes to the Dress”. However, the jury is still out on whether it helps or hinders the dress shopping process. It certainly gives brides a glimpse into what the experience will be like [...]

Choosing the “Right” Bridesmaid Dress

So it’s time to pick bridesmaids gowns for your wedding party, but your girls are of every size and shape. Consider picking a designer and color and letting your girls pick a dress that suits them personally. Your special ladies will feel more confident because they’re wearing something that they feel comfortable [...]

Engagement Guidlines….Men Pay Attention!

My family and I were watching the Times Square Countdown on New Year’s Eve. We countdown, the ball drops, everyone yells, etc. The camera pans to this couple. The guy drops to one knee and proposes, the girl jumps up and down, starts crying and shouting yes. A couple of minutes later, one of the [...]

Here’s to the New Year!!

It’s the New Year, and lucky women are newly engaged. I’m so excited to hear all about the new plans, and meet the whole family. I love this time of year of family, friends, and being in your home town. I can’t wait to try all the new 2010 gowns on all of you [...]

Successful Portland Bridal Show!!

This year’s Portland Bridal Show was buzzing with excitement. Brides were eager to gather information from the hundreds of vendors that were at the show. Eric Newland of Hybrid Moon put together the fashion show video. It’s always fun to see the gowns on live models and on the runway. Contact [...]

No Need to Forfeit Your Shopping Experience

Most brides dream of an expensive wedding with the couture wedding gown only to be disappointed and brought back to reality once you look at the price tag. Just because a bride is confined to a budget doesn’t mean that she can’t have the full shopping experience along with the bells and whistles. If you [...]

In Between Gowns?

Are you having trouble deciding between two gowns? Try thinking the image you want to portray on your wedding day. There are so many different styles of gowns and they all can have a different feel.

Do you dream of a vintage or modern look? Would you love to be a classic Audrey Hepburn [...]

Wedding Gowns 101: Where do I Start?

Once you have the ring it is time to start your bridal gown research. Start by purchasing a magazine or flipping through gown pictures on the internet. Rip out or print gowns that interest you even if you do not like everything about the gown. Be open minded. You will not know how they will [...]